(1)

The Agency may ask a competitor for a sample orally or by written notice.

Note
Section 67A of the Act deals with giving written notices.

(2)

A request for a sample must state:

(a)

the place where the competitor is to give the sample; and

(b)

when the competitor must go to the place for that purpose.

(3)

If the Agency asks an intellectually disabled competitor for a sample, the Agency must give at least 1 of the following persons oral or written notice that the request has been made:

(a)

the competitor's spouse;

(b)

the competitor's parent or guardian;

(c)

the competitor's coach;

(d)

a representative of a relevant sporting administration body.

(4)

If it would be unreasonable to require the competitor to go to the stated place at the stated time, the Agency may agree with the competitor to collect the sample at a different time or place.

(5)

When asking a competitor for a sample, the Agency must comply with regulation 37.

(6)

If the Agency has made reasonable attempts to locate a competitor, the Agency may ask a person who knows, or is related to, the competitor for help in locating the competitor.